The Sober Edge Podcast

Sometimes, everything falls apart. We can be fraying at the edges for a long time, using alcohol as the 'duct tape' to hold everything together and one day, it's not enough. My guest on the podcast today, Allison Barber, shares her story, which includes a debilitating...

Would you like to be 'better than before'? I think for many of us this is the appeal  of an alcohol-free life; we want our circumstances to improve. Today, I share the work of Gretchen Rubin who wrote the book, Better Than Before. This book is about habits but most...

I caught up with my friend and fellow coach Megan Webb on the podcast this week. We talked about her ‘Festival of Fifty’ as she celebrated her milestone birthday with friends and family. Megan shares how awkward she would have felt in the past having the attention...

When we stop drinking, many of us experience discomfort trying to figure out where we fit in this boozy culture. We might struggle with social situations or feel like the ‘odd man out’ in our old friends’ group. Today, I want to introduce you to a woman who decided to...

Sometimes the first step is the hardest... If you are anything like me, not knowing what to do next can lead to avoidance, discouragement and procrastination. If you've ever experienced 'freeze mode', it might come from indecision about your next move; afraid that the...

In the fall of 2018, I was cleaning my kitchen. On the table, my computer was open to a 'summit' about addiction. In case you don't know, a summit is an online experience that brings together 20 or more experts on a particular topic. During the summit, you can listen...